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Position Summary

In a manner consistent with Richmond Hill Public Library’s overall vision and purpose, responsible for collection availability, including activities such as shelving of library materials and handling of returned materials back-of-house. Delivers excellent customer service in a culture of values. Works at any Richmond Hill Public Library location or offsite as necessary. Shedule is set but subject to change with two weeks notice; includes evening and weekend hours. Requires physical stamina to handle library materials in quantity

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Shelves library materials
• Assists customers with locating materials on the shelf; refers other inquiries to the appropriate staff
• Returns materials through a mechanized sorter
• Sorts material by collection and orders it by call number on carts
• Shelf-reads to ensure orderly collections
• Shifts materials to create an even distribution of collections
• Finds and retrieves materials from lists and on demand
• Performs minor maintenance and repair of library materials
• Assists with the processing of received material in Collections department
• Empties material from drop boxes and brings it back-of-house for processing

Duties and Responsibilities Cont'd

• Participates on committees and interdepartmental teams as required
• Attends relevant meetings, workshops, and courses as required
• Observes and follows all established occupational health and safety procedures.
• Other duties consistent with responsibilities

Education and Experience

• High school diploma
• Experience working in a public library setting an asset

Required Skills/Knowledge

• Commitment to superior superior customer service
• An understanding of the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) system

Richmond Hill Public Library Values

• Accessibility
• Accountability
• Diversity
• Innovation
• Intellectual Freedom
• Literacy and Lifelong Learning
• Respect

About Richmond Hill Public Library

Richmond Hill Public Library is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please advise Human Resources if you require an accommodation.

This position may be relocated to another location in the future to meet service needs for the community. All applicants should understand that the ability to work at any library location is a requirement of this position.

The Library will require a current Vulnerable Sector Screening from the successful applicant as a condition of employment.

Attention Internal Candidates:  All current City of Richmond Hill employees are required to apply via the ‘View Jobs for Current Employees’ link on the City’s Careers Page.